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The NIH Clinical Center The NIH Clinical Center is the nation’s largest hospital devoted entirely to research. Clinical research is at the heart of the Clinical Center's mission.
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About 1,600 clinical research studies are under way at the Clinical Center, most of them sponsored by the institutes and centers at NIH. These different institutes, centers and divisions study diseases such as cancer, AIDS, heart trouble, eye problems, dental problems, depression and nerve diseases, to name just a few. Protocols by Research Type
Clinical studies are medical research studies (or protocols) in which human volunteers participate. Clinical trials are studies developing or investigating new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. Natural history studies investigate normal human biology and the development of a particular disease. Screening studies determine if individuals may be suitable candidates for inclusion in a particular study. Training studies provide an opportunity for staff physicians and other health-care professionals to follow particular types of patients. Please visit our database of studies for details on those studies. Or speak with one of the specialists in our patient recruitment office, 1-800-411-1222.

Congratulations to Cohort 11 for completing the NIH Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program at the NIH Clinical Cent...
11/13/2025

Congratulations to Cohort 11 for completing the NIH Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program at the NIH Clinical Center.

The 12-month program, designed to guide new graduate nurses from nursing school to professional practice and a career in clinical research nursing, focused on building critical thinking, professional practice skills, and clinical competency in the context of a clinical research setting. The CRNRP is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

NIH Clinical Center’s Chief Nurse Officer Dr. Barbara Jordan and CRNRP Director Melanie Singh, along with family and friends, celebrated with the recent graduates.

Learn more about the program: https://www.cc.nih.gov/nursing/careers/research-training

Because of a lapse in government funding, new posts and responses will not originate from this account until appropriati...
10/01/2025

Because of a lapse in government funding, new posts and responses will not originate from this account until appropriations are enacted.

09/30/2025

“What I like about the (NIH) Clinical Center, it embodies the spirit and mission of the whole agency. I know it doesn’t cover everything we do here, but it resonates with people. They understand. ‘Oh, okay, that’s important.’ And they tell human stories.”

- John Burklow
Chief Strategic Communications and Engagement Officer
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health

Exciting Research Opportunity! Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK...
09/30/2025

Exciting Research Opportunity! Scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) are seeking male volunteers aged 18-65 and female volunteers aged 18-50 for a study on how low-carb (ketogenic) diets, with or without an investigational dietary supplement called Nicotinamide Riboside, impacts energy levels and metabolism during sleep. Contact us at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to NIH research study # 001690-DK. go.nih.gov/w4TAEXE

09/29/2025

The NIH Clinical Center proudly sponsors over 50 accredited and non-accredited graduate medical and dental education programs that span a wide range of health conditions in adults and children. We offer a unique approach to graduate medical education that integrates excellent clinical training with individualized opportunities for research at the bench or bedside. Check out what NIH researchers and participating clinical fellows have to say about the program.

In this Discovery DCODE clip pulled from the documentary First in Human, narrator Jim Parsons introduces us to the NIH C...
09/29/2025

In this Discovery DCODE clip pulled from the documentary First in Human, narrator Jim Parsons introduces us to the NIH Clinical Center, also known as Building 10, and the importance of clinical research to the advancement of medicine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxz8c3p5b7A

Is your child currently experiencing itchy skin? This could be a result of atopic dermatitis (AD), we have the perfect r...
09/29/2025

Is your child currently experiencing itchy skin? This could be a result of atopic dermatitis (AD), we have the perfect research study for your child. In this study, we are testing a topical product containing probiotic R mucosa and natural itch blockers. The NIH team would like to determine if this topical can improve you or your child's eczema. Sounds like the study for you or your child? Contact us today at 866-444-8810 (TTY users dial 7-1-1), ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001677 https://go.nih.gov/h7AwWRY

Dr. Brigitte Widemann, a pediatric oncologist at NIH’s National Cancer Institute, recounts the journey toward developing...
09/26/2025

Dr. Brigitte Widemann, a pediatric oncologist at NIH’s National Cancer Institute, recounts the journey toward developing the first FDA-approved treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1, a disorder caused by mutations in the NF1 gene that codes for the protein neurofibromin. The therapy was developed based on insights gained from patients participating in clinical trials at the NIH Clinical Center.
https://go.nih.gov/XiR4NLx

NIH is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the exciting position of Chief Executive Officer of the NIH ...
09/26/2025

NIH is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the exciting position of Chief Executive Officer of the NIH Clinical Center. The CEO will be responsible for ensuring that research at the Clinical Center is conducted in a manner consistent with the highest standards of quality and ethical behavior. For more information, including specific qualification requirements and application procedures, visit: https://go.nih.gov/3dXzzrS

People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk of developing inflammation in their blood vessels. A research...
09/26/2025

People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk of developing inflammation in their blood vessels. A research study at NIH is testing if the dietary supplement, Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), can improve immune system and blood vessel function and inflammation in people with SLE. Healthy volunteers will also be invited to enroll to serve as study controls. Treatments and research procedures are provided at no cost. Travel may be provided. Contact us at 866-444-8810 or ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001621-H. To learn more: https://go.nih.gov/GyIFtVv

Dr. Wendy Introne, with NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute, leads a team that studies alkaptonuria (AKU), a ...
09/25/2025

Dr. Wendy Introne, with NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute, leads a team that studies alkaptonuria (AKU), a genetic, degenerative metabolic disease. Now, 15 years after a clinical trial at the NIH Clinical Center, the FDA has approved a medication to treat the disease.
https://go.nih.gov/xyL7icz

Researchers at NIH want to examine the effects of suvorexant treatment on brain dopamine receptors in adults 18-75 years...
09/25/2025

Researchers at NIH want to examine the effects of suvorexant treatment on brain dopamine receptors in adults 18-75 years old with alcohol use disorder (AUD) during several weeks detoxification to determine its benefits on alcohol cravings and improving sleep quality. Compensation will be provided for completing the study. To learn more and get enrolled, contact us at 866-444-8810, ccopr@nih.gov. Refer to study #001561-AA https://go.nih.gov/001561AA

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Clinical research is at the heart of the Clinical Center's mission. Advancing Clinical Research About 1,600 clinical research studies are under way at the Clinical Center, most of them sponsored by the institutes and centers at NIH. These different institutes, centers and divisions study diseases such as cancer, AIDS, heart trouble, eye problems, dental problems, depression and nerve diseases, to name just a few. Protocols by Research Type Clinical studies are medical research studies (or protocols) in which human volunteers participate. Clinical trials are studies developing or investigating new treatments and medications for diseases and conditions. Natural history studies investigate normal human biology and the development of a particular disease. Screening studies determine if individuals may be suitable candidates for inclusion in a particular study. Training studies provide an opportunity for staff physicians and other health-care professionals to follow particular types of patients. Please visit our database of studies for details on those studies. Or speak with one of the specialists in our patient recruitment office, 1-800-411-1222.